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2 Kuruş - Abdülhamid II Constantinople
1293 (1876) year| Silver (.830) | 2.4055 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1293 (1876) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Kuruş (0.02) |
| Currency | Lira (1844-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) |
| Weight | 2.4055 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#232666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Inscription surrounded by stars
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
قسطنطينية
١٢٩٣
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Constantinople
1293
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the tughra (monogram) of Abdülhamid II, which is written in Arabic script and surrounded by intricate floral patterns, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of the Hagia Sophia, a famous Byzantine church in Constantinople (now Istanbul) that was converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. This blending of Islamic and Western elements reflects the cultural diversity and rich history of the Ottoman Empire during Abdülhamid II's reign.
